POST UTME IMS U 2025 English | Objective

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Question 1
Identify the correct antonym for the word 'exuberant'.
A. muted
B. exuberant
C. reserved
D. enthusiastic
Question 2
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the correct antecedent of the pronoun 'it' in the sentence.
A. the theory
B. the experiment
C. the results
D. the conclusion
Question 3
The ________ (6) of the company's products was a major factor in their success, as they were able to meet the needs of a wide range of customers.
A. Diversification
B. Specialization
C. Standardization
D. Customization
Question 4
The following sentence is an example of a sentence with a complex structure. Identify the correct antecedent of the pronoun 'they' in the sentence.
A. the researchers
B. the participants
C. the results
D. the conclusion
Question 5
The doctor's tone was ________ (2) as she explained the diagnosis to the patient, using simple language and avoiding technical jargon.
A. Condescending
B. Empathetic
C. Authoritative
D. Patronizing
Question 6
The following diagram shows the structure of a cell. Identify the correct label for the organelle labeled 'X'.
A. lysosome
B. nucleus
C. mitochondria
D. ribosome
Question 7
The sentence below contains a grammatical error. Identify the correct correction.
A. The manager gave the employee a raise.
B. The manager gave the employee a raise yesterday.
C. The manager gave the employee a raise last week.
D. The manager gave the employee a raise last year.
Question 8
The following passage is an example of a passage with a formal tone. Identify the correct synonym for the word 'formal' in the passage.
A. official
B. professional
C. businesslike
D. informal
Question 9
The following passage is an example of a passage with a formal tone. Identify the correct synonym for the word 'formal' in the passage.
A. official
B. professional
C. businesslike
D. informal
Question 10
The following sentence has a missing word. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
A. The new policy will affect all employees, regardless of their
B. The new policy will affect all employees, regardless of their
C. The new policy will affect all employees, regardless of their
D. The new policy will affect all employees, regardless of their
Question 11
The following sentence contains an idiom. Identify the correct meaning of the idiom.
A. to be very angry
B. to be very happy
C. to be very tired
D. to be very hungry
Question 12
The following sentence contains a lexical error. Identify the error and explain why it is incorrect.
A. The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and it has been a huge success.' is incorrect because the word 'huge' is an overstatement.
B. The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and it has been a huge success.' is incorrect because the word 'huge' is an understatement.
C. The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and it has been a huge success.' is incorrect because the word 'huge' is not a suitable adjective to describe the policy's success.
D. The sentence 'The new policy has been implemented, and it has been a huge success.' is grammatically correct.
Question 13
The passage below has been modified. Identify the correct form of the underlined word.
A. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in poverty.
B. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in poverty's.
C. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in poverty's.
D. The new policy aims to reduce the number of people living in poverty.
Question 14
The following sentence contains a tense error. Identify the error and explain why it is incorrect.
A. The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left.' is incorrect because the past perfect tense 'had already left' is used with the past simple tense 'arrived'.
B. The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left.' is incorrect because the past simple tense 'arrived' is used with the past perfect tense 'had already left'.
C. The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left.' is incorrect because the past perfect tense 'had already left' is used with the past perfect tense 'arrived'.
D. The sentence 'By the time I arrived, they had already left.' is grammatically correct.
Question 15
The passage below has been modified to test your understanding of nuance in language. Read it carefully and choose the correct answer.
A. The manager's decision to fire the employee was a clear case of discrimination.
B. The manager's decision to fire the employee was a clear case of unfair labor practices.
C. The manager's decision to fire the employee was a clear case of wrongful termination.
D. The manager's decision to fire the employee was a clear case of unjust dismissal.

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